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    Fresh was the UK's first dedicated regional programme set up in the North East in 2005 to tackle the worst rates of smoking related illness and death in England.
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    Smoking is our biggest avoidable killer - more than alcohol, accidents, suicide, illegal drugs and diabetes combined and a massive drain on the NHS and economy. The source of this is the tobacco industry which sells and promotes an addictive product.
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    Fresh works with the regional media to ensure that the benefits of quitting, the harm of smoking, and tobacco issues are kept in the public eye all year round.
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Press Releases

Quit with a partner or friend for Stoptober

Quit with a partner or friend for Stoptober

Thursday, 03 September 2015
Smokers are being urged to give quitting a go for the launch of Stoptober as new research finds people's chances of stopping soar if they quit with a partner or friend.
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E-cigarettes around 95% less harmful than tobacco - landmark review

E-cigarettes around 95% less harmful than tobacco - landmark review

Wednesday, 19 August 2015
An expert independent evidence review published today by Public Health England (PHE) concludes that e-cigarettes are significantly less harmful to health than tobacco and have the potential to help smokers quit smoking.
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People urged to help keep illegal tobacco out of local communities

People urged to help keep illegal tobacco out of local communities

Friday, 07 August 2015
PEOPLE are being urged to help stop local children getting hooked on smoking and keep crime out of their community after Fresh released the latest research into the illegal tobacco market.
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Stop smoking services go ecig friendly - quit and save

Stop smoking services go ecig friendly - quit and save

Wednesday, 01 July 2015
Smokers across the North East are being encouraged to give themselves an instant pay rise this summer by quitting – with stop smoking services also supporting people using electronic cigarettes as part of their quit attempt.
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Tobacco multinationals should pay to reduce smoking

Sunday, 31 May 2015
Tobacco companies should be forced to pay towards reducing smoking.
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World No Tobacco Day highlights illegal trade

World No Tobacco Day highlights illegal trade

Friday, 29 May 2015
From hidden holes above light fittings to secret drawers and hollow doors - these are some of the concealed compartments that have been used to store illegal tobacco across the North East.
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Electronic cigarettes could offer smokers health benefits

Electronic cigarettes could offer smokers health benefits

Friday, 22 May 2015
New figures from Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) suggest use of electronic cigarettes has grown over the last year with around 2.
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Heather's warning: passive smoking killed my beloved pet

Heather's warning: passive smoking killed my beloved pet

Friday, 20 March 2015
A North East pet-lover who lost her dog four years ago to lung cancer is today issuing a warning about the deadly risks of second-hand smoke.
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Lords vote for standard tobacco packaging

Lords vote for standard tobacco packaging

Monday, 16 March 2015
North East children will be given one of the strongest reasons yet never to smoke after a conclusive vote in the House of Lords that will mean cigarettes sold in plain, standardised packs.
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MPs vote for plain, standardised packs

MPs vote for plain, standardised packs

Wednesday, 11 March 2015
Fresh has congratulated North East MPs who today voted in favour of plain, standardised tobacco packaging – and said the move will help make cigarettes history for more children.
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